Re-collection of two climbing asclepiads: <Cynanchum corymbosum> and <Oxystelma esculentum> (Apocynaceae: Asclepiadoideae) from Assam, India
Two lesser-known climbing asclepiads—Cynanchum corymbosum Wight and Oxystelma esculentum (L.f.) Sm.—of the family Apocynaceae, sensu lato, have been recollected from Assam, India after a gap of 67 and 87 years, respectively. A detailed taxonomic account, colour photo plates, and a map showing the collection sites in Assam has been provided. This recollection highlights the importance of continued botanical exploration and conservation efforts in the region.
Authors
- Saurav Kumar Boruah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8286-5603)
- Nilakshee Devi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6007-4904)
- Gautam Kumar Saikia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2477-6885)
- Trishna Roy Prodhani
Institutions
- Gauhati University (IN)
- Cotton University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Threatened Taxa
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9588.17.8.27384-27390
- Primary Topic
- Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00